Troy Molitor Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just killing time on a Friday evening. I happened to stumbled across this on Hyper -whatever. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/wilde-sau-resin-update-set-classic-revell-p-51b-1--t510524.html An upgrade for that old childhood favorite, Revell P-51B and a fillet tail offering. Interesting news for that old kit. Now if Model Monkey joined forces they could rule the world I do say. Check it out. We seriously need a good P-51B/C. Troy monthebiff and coogrfan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Troy Molitor said: We seriously need a good P-51B/C. Troy There's one coming from ZM, save your pennies! D Bellis, monthebiff, LSP_K2 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 I know. But, some peeps will still find this news interesting for the kits they saved for the last twenty years and can’t sell them, build them or give them away at any price. I sold the old Revell Shangri- la kit still in shrink-wrap to a Hyper dude a few years back for $30. I was over the moon I got rid of it finally. Loved that old box artwork, however. I think the vast majority are patiently waiting and waiting. I would like to see some sweat equity poured into one of these modifications just to see what it looks like as an end result. Good on the guy that designed this. monthebiff, coogrfan and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I built that kit in those markings many moons ago, have some lovely Zotz decals with the same markings waiting for the new kit, going to be worth the wait. Troy Molitor and monthebiff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 I would clear the bench of all things related to Rata’s and Bf 109G’s to do Ralph “Kidd Hofer’s Salem representative. Jealous on the Zotz sheet Kagemusha! The ZM kit would sell well, obviously. I thought HK was also doing one? Hopefully w/o a required rear fuselage added aftermarket extension plug. Just saying. The new Revell could sell millions of these too if they could come to a market concept first. We shall see I guess. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 HK aren't pursuing it anymore, which makes sense, and seeing as, I think, Radu is involved in the ZM kit - he previously worked on the Revell D - it's fair to say it's an indication Revell have no plans. Out2gtcha and GeeBee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Indeed, Radu stated RoG has no plans to kit the P 51b. I would like to find an original sealed Revell B for my shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Lee White and rafju 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Looks nice. Just the nose would give you an earlier B. Looks like several issues are addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, LSP_Mike said: Looks nice. Just the nose would give you an earlier B. Looks like several issues are addressed. Exactly! I handle issues with the kit prop being in two pieces, the bagel looking wheels, the lack of under wing fuel tanks where pylons were included in the kit, the horrible clear parts with heavy pins and locator fixtures to make them operable, the over sized exhaust manifold openings, the barrel shaped cowl. included are 2 different types of exhausts, better wheels, nicer dash panel, seat, fuel tanks with pylons, both canopy styles, and for shits and giggles, a pair of main flaps. Simple kitbashing, that is perfect for novices wanting to learn resin and vacuform clear parts without breaking the bank. Lee White and thierry laurent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Looks good to me, it's a shame that no one did this years ago. Cheers Dennis kalashnikov-47 and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109ace Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, dennismcc said: Looks good to me, it's a shame that no one did this years ago. Cheers Dennis I did it because the kit is currently in Hobby Lobby's model aisle inventory. And given the shear number that have been sold since 1968 or 69, the kit is in my wheelhouse for good sales. I knew it had issues. Just wasn't aware how many. dennismcc and Lee White 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Not much left of a donor kit. The set could be turned into a full resin kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Wings and most of fuselage, enough to get stuck in on. I may find a B kit just to do this. I see this as a good way to enhance my skill set. Troy Molitor, Rick Griewski, Lee White and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I would like to have the nose, tail section, flaps and 2 sets of clear parts and a main landing gear bay. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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